Agricultural Profile
Country's NameBahrain
Land Area760 sq km
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Total Area760 sq km
Water Area0 sq km
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Climate
arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers
Terrain
mostly low desert plain rising gently to low central escarpment
Arable Land Use2.82%
Irrigated Land40 sq km
Total Freshwater Withdrawl0.3 cu km/yr
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Permanent Crop Land Use5.63%
Total Renewable Water Resources0.1 cu km
Per Person Freshwater Withdrawal411 cu m/yr
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Natural Hazards
periodic droughts; dust storms
Environmental Issues
desertification resulting from the degradation of limited arable land, periods of drought, and dust storms; coastal degradation (damage to coastlines, coral reefs, and sea vegetation) resulting from oil spills and other discharges from large tankers, oil refineries, and distribution stations; lack of freshwater resources (groundwater and seawater are the only sources for all water needs)
Agricultural Products
fruit, vegetables; poultry, dairy products; shrimp, fish
Total Labor Force705,900
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% Agri. Labor Force1%
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